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From the American Horology Archive:
New York Watch Co. Grade H.G. Norton Pocket Watch

New York Watch Co.

Grade: H.G. Norton

Private Label(s) in Run:

R.P. Fowler - Agamaw, Mass - June 1st 1872
Frank W. Harmon - Springfield Mass.

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Manufacturer: New York Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6962
Grade: H.G. Norton
Model: 1869
Estimated Production Year: 1872
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 760
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Movement Markings: H.G. Norton
Springfield, Mass. [or Private Label]
Case: Various
Run ID: 49.G7.16S16.161869M16.E38.K40.17J14
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
50.34
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.570%
Registry Population: 4 (4.00%)

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New York Watch Co. Grade H.G. Norton Pocket Watch